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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Dr. Elsey's

cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe

Cat

Wet

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Red meat

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe wet cat food good?

Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe is a wet cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

44%

Fat

17%

Fiber

11.1%

Ash

38.9%

Moisture (82%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (44% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is generally more aligned with cats' higher protein needs than lower-protein recipes, assuming the food is complete for the cat's life stage.

References

Fat is High (17% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.

References

Ingredients Analysis

19 of 19 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Duck

Chicken

Chicken Bone Broth

Beef Liver

Salt

Sunflower Oil

Tricalcium Phosphate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Zinc Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Vitamins

Potassium Chloride

Magnesium Sulfate

Sodium Selenite

Sage

Thyme

Rosemary

Potassium Iodide

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Duck, Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Salt, Sodium Selenite.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Duck

Chicken

Chicken Bone Broth

Beef Liver

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Duck

Chicken

Chicken Bone Broth

Beef Liver

Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe wet cat food Review

Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Poultry, Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 44% protein, 17% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Dr. Elsey's cleanprotein Duck & Chicken Homestyle Duck & Chicken Recipe?